Skyhook Foundation

Shipley Nature Center - TK through 4th Grade

Activity Stations include: ​Basket Weaving Investigation - Students explore how different tribes have traditionally gathered food and other materials by comparing and contrasting tools. They also will practice basket weaving. ​Traditional Games Investigation - By learning about and trying out different games, students will gain an understanding of how these activities were integral to teaching important life skills and fostering community. Fire Making Investigation - Students learn about the importance of fire for Native American tribes in California and work together to try a traditional method of making a fire by using a bow drill. ***Students will go through the actions of creating a fire but not actually create a flame. Native American Homes Investigation - By examining the materials and structures of traditional homes, students will explore how the diverse geography and climate of California have influenced the way these tribes built their homes. Cooking Investigation - Students will compare a Native American kitchen set up to the modern kitchen, practice grinding acorns, and learn about traditional foods. Hunting Investigation - Students visit a practice hunting area to learn about fishing and hunting, examine traditional hunting instruments, and practice their aim by throwing darts. Students will also learn how tribes depended on and adapted to their environment. ​